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Creator/Title
Doniphan, George, 1790-1864. Papers, 1814-1863. 0.33 cu. ft.
Call No.
Mss. A D683 / 4
Content
The papers of George Doniphan reflect the interests and attitudes of both Kentucky and Missouri's antebellum slave owning class. Included is a letter dated 27 March 1862 in which Jesse R. Grant, father of Ulysses S. Grant, writes to George Doniphan about news of Civil War troop movements in Kentucky, including the fact that his son has over 200,000 troops under his command. Written on patriotic letterhead with a woodcut likeness of a bearded Ulysses S. Grant, which his father does not believe is an accurate representation. In a letter dated 30 September 1862, Grant again writes to Doniphan, inquiring about news he has heard of rebel forces bringing destruction to the Augusta, Kentucky area. In a letter dated 26 January 1863, Alexander William Doniphan comments on his opposition to the war, as well as his belief that corrupt administration and misrule led to war.